MUSI333 Electronic Music Production (Advanced)

Development of computer-based electronic music production skills and techniques using
industry-standard software and equipment.

Ableton Live software is used to create, record, produce and perform music. Learn
about both the linear and improvisational methods of producing electronic music in
Ableton Live. This paper provides you with the knowledge to discover your own sound
and develop it into a portfolio of original tracks.

Students who have not taken MUSI132 should demonstrate prior knowledge of Logic, Pro-Tools
or Ableton before commencing the paper. Contact lecturer Mr David Harrison david.harrison@otago.ac.nz
to arrange a demonstration.

This paper covers Music Technology, Computer Based Production and Communication.
Please contact the Department of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts (mtpa@otago.ac.nz)
office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

Teaching Arrangements

One 1-hour lecture and one 1-hour Music Computer Lab class per week.

Textbooks

Please contact the Department of Music, Theatre and Performing Arts (mtpa@otago.ac.nz)
office for a copy of the most recent paper profile.

At both 200- and 300-level, students will learn skills in music sequencing and an
understanding of modern sound creation and programming concepts. Furthermore, participants
will understand the application of essential electronic music production concepts
and skills relating to the Ableton Live software platform. This will result in a three-track
portfolio. At 300-level only, pedagogical approaches to electronic music research
will be discussed in the form of an extended essay.